When I hear the beauty, the greatness, and the talent of the music from this generation, compared to absolute trash I saw last night at the 2023 grammys I wanna cry
Watching this amazing performance in 2023 for the first time. If I saw this in 1975 I would be crushing on Barry Manilow! His vocals are pure and the composition is breathtaking.
Barry is a genius. The Chopin Prelude in C Minor is exceedingly difficult to play. He has layered the richness of the Chopin piece with the smooth originality of his contemporary composition. The result is pure brilliance. I am moved every time I hear this.
@@sensibility1174 I only just realised this is Barry. My whole life has been a 'Take That' lie. I don't undertand how they managed to strip the emotion from the arrangement.
Now I know why I find the song haunting ... I only knew recently that it was Chopin intro ..' I've always adored this song. Especially the Leona Lewis on X Factor UK Version...
It’s easy to play. I played it when I was in high school. The whole piece is amazingly invented. Barry was sweet and humble and this music came out of him.
As a young teenager I played all of Manilow's songs. He and Elton John helped me to love music. Chopin's Prelude is one I can still play from memory at 60 even though I haven't played for years. Barry is a genius at arrangements. He used to do the music arrangements for Bette Midler.
@@nancymcconnell7973 Aw, I’m 60 as well. Who knew I had a twin playing the same music I loved somewhere else. I’m sure you played lots of Mozart, Beethoven as well. 🥰
You’re so lucky Becky wish I’d been there n but my wife’s a different generation and doesn’t understand my love of his music , I’m a seventies child , she’s an eighties one 😮
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I saw you in Raleigh a few years back and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen all the Rock greats! Always loved your music and you are such an eloquent, sincere gentleman!
The passion and intensity with which Barry Manilow plays, and sings, this ever so powerful song hits me in the gut, giving me chills and making me cry each and every time. What ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE!! I LOVE 😍 THIS MAN!!!
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The greatest “seduction” love ballad ever! Only Barry Manilow would seek the ghost of Frédéric Chopin to inspire such a haunting yet beautifully sincere song! I get emotional every time I hear it! :’j
He appears to be so nervous about this - expecting it to be rejected by the popular listener. Little did he know how remarkable this song is, and how remarkable he is to fans all over the world for decades to come!
My late father had a Barry Manilow tape with this song. I got to listen to it for the first time today after twenty years of his passing. Rest in peace Alex Manda.
I always thought his songs were like having sex. Starting slow and building up to a climax, then back to a slow ending. It is pretty common in most of his songs.
Oh my god. He is not auto tuned and he sounds so good. Isn't it amazing? Every time I listen to one of his songs I keep thinking, mmm, this one is my favorite. Then I listen to another one of his songs and I think, no, this one, this one is my favorite. Barry is just awesome and this song is wonderful.
Tell me about it. The entire live production is example of excellence in live performance, no matter your style of music. It's mind blowing to imagine reproducing the near studio-perfect sound of that song - rock instruments, backing chorus, grand piano, full string orchestra, and lead singer full throat - in a crammed TV studio with the cumbersome audio technology of the day. Pure excellence.
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The crazy thing about this performance, is that with 1975 Technology, he actually did it BETTER then the recorded version as it had more passion. Back when 99% of Artists did the American Bandstand lipsync. Not a single missed note, no vocal errors, no missed beats, incredible.
Here! Here! From GA, USA. Had the double album with his picture on the vinyl. Would listen for hours and just cry and cry…had no idea about what love was, but felt his music even then.
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Manilow is brilliant. This piece evokes so much emotion, the composition combined with Barry’s lyrics and gorgeous voice truly make this one of the most beautiful songs of all time. It’s clear that Manilow is passionate and in love with the piano, especially towards the end. To hear his story, of how he was discovered, and to know he never even thought he had a good voice is amazing. His voice is one of Gods gifts to us all, and I’m discovering that he is also truly a prodigy of composition. He took Chopin and remastered it for this song, Amazing. All I can say is BRAVO Barry! Thank you! We saw Manilow in concert in Nashville this past Fri, Jan 20 2023. My husband & I were brought to tears twice at just the sheer beauty of Manilow and his music. We’ve been to many concerts, and this was our second time to see Manilow. Seeing Manilow this past time was the best concert I’ve ever attended. He was absolutely fantastic. Halfway through, my husband and I realized we were watching a performer who was just a few months short of 80 years old! His music is timeless and Barry moves and sings like a twenty year old. The most moving moment was when he sat at the piano and played “Mandy,” which eventually meshed into “Could it be magic.” Manilow sang beside a video of himself performing Magic just as he began his career. I was moved to tears. Barry Manilow-if you read this please know that I’m so grateful for the lifetime of beautiful music you’ve given me personally and so many others! God gave you a wonderful gift and I appreciate so much your sharing it!
Keep on going Barry, I have been a fan of yours going back to the beginning. I am so sorry I have never seen you perform live, but it is wonderful to have videos of you performing. God bless you, and thank you for sharing your talent with the world. You are one of a kind.
I got to back-up sing for him in San Francisco when he assembled a choir for the song "One Voice." My mom was a greeter at the amplitheater. She was so proud of me back then.
I always wanted to be a background singer that must have been the thrill of a lifetime if you are a Barry manilow fan. I love Barry but this is my favorite song out of all of them! When I hear it I get goosebumps, chills, and the hair stands up on my arms. I love this version that was live because it's slightly different than the original studio version!
I have loved this song ever since it came out when I was 13. Such a haunting and romantic song. The vocals in the background are amazing, Manilow is a true musical genius!
That's the perfect way to put it, haunting and romantic, it's so moving...I've always loved this song he really was able to match the emotion (or magic, should I say) in Chopin's prelude somehow...
Imagine telling your girlfriend in 1975, "Hey, I got TV show tickets for tonight, wanna go?" And she's hoping it's for Johnny Carson. But no, you tell her, it's for something called Midnight Special. And she's like, whatever, OK. So you schlep out to Burbank, and file in to the NBC studio. Then, 20 feet from you, is Barry Manilow. 4 backup singers. A string section. An awesome drummer. And other LA studio gig musicians. And then you hear this performance for the first time, washing over you and through you.
Just showed this to my daughter who is a vocal performance major in college. They have been studying the Chopin prelude and I wanted her to listen to this genius. It gives me chills ❤
Here is where I got hooked into this song, because the beginning where we get to see your classical pianist talent, I just was spell-bound and just kept playing it. You were only 32 and I WAS 29 and I fell for you music so fast, I couldn't wait until the next song was out. Your voice was so pure in this video. Thank you and Adrieene for sharing this with us. I love to watch you play the piano. It is so fascinating.................Love ya, Barry............Betsy Basile
I love it! Only problem is that now everytime i play Chopin's 20th prelude, everyone things i'm playing could it be magic. I got really confused when the chords in the song went to a major chord, making it different from the original piece. Chopin would hate this but he is not alive anymore so cant complain :). I also love how when he starts singing, it doesnt change to some 4 chord pop song but stays an interesting well written variated piece of music and how he says its originally from chopin and doesnt claim it to be all his. A truly Humble and amazing musician.
I played classical piano as a kid, in the 70s. I begged my piano teacher to help me with Chopin's prelude, because of this song.. Hes always an inspiration for a young piano player and music lover.
I was too cool to like Barry Manilow back in the 70’s. I’ve heard this song many times, but only recently really listened to it. After living most of a lifetime of love, loss, laughter and pain this song brings out such deep feelings I didn’t have when I was young. It brings me to tears. The ultimate love song. Barry is incredibly talented.
Totally agree, growing up in the 70’s Mr Manilow was for old people, I guess now I’m old I can see and appreciate what a talented song writer and singer he is. And I always secretly sung along to his songs 🤫
Some people are immortal and should be carved in stone for all eternity. Barry is one of these people. He has brought so much happiness to so many people..
The kind of song that makes you yearn for the simpler times when songs were sooooo much more beautiful and meaningful.....Wish I can turn back time....The world now ain't much fun to live in anymore....
I’m a dyed in the wool jazz/funk/soul/R&B junkie but 2:32-2:57 is such a stunningly beautiful and shamelessly romantic interlude. No matter what you think of the man, we would all be grateful to have 10% of his musical talent.
Chopin is my favorite classical composer. I’ve been playing piano since I was seven and have learned to play many pieces by Chopin. I remember when I was learning this piece my piano teacher commented on Barry Manilow’s version and he said that he didn’t like it when pop musicians adapted classical pieces. But I think that Manilow did a great job here and if anything, this song helped bring Chopin’s music to many people who might not otherwise be very familiar with it.
I always hated fuddy duddy instructors. Mine had a ruler that she'd say our hands with. Toughened me up for when I went into the Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps back in 1980.
Barry was the first artist that moved me. I was 8 years old 1975. And he's one of the few artists that is even better live. Truly genuine and amazing performer.
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For many years I have loved this Chopin Prelude and was interested to see Barry Manilow's interpretation, which is actually rather sexy. I thought it sad when he said "It's the Chopin Prelude No. 22 - if anybody cares" - well I care, Barry, and you did a great job. He was a rather unusual looking man when he was this age.
Sexy indeed. And it was the unusual look that captivated me: prominent nose, big sloe eyes, ever so slight lisp, and that hair! Yum. His voice like a Siren, it charmed me entirely. And yes, Barry, we care about Chopin. He says C minor, but this particular prelude was No. 20.
I loved this song as a kid and Jump Shout Knock yourself out (whatever the name of that was lol. Boogie woogie something) I had a little crush on Barry, I liked his face and his eyes 😍
I'd be proud. I *am* proud. I think that the "if anybody cares" bit is likely related to the producers of this show discouraging Barry from even mentioning Chopin.
I found him very attractive when he was younger, not conveniently good looking but he definitely had that something but I don't go for 'handsome' men anyway, too boring and uninteresting.
you can see the melancholy in his eyes and reflects further on the way he sings it. Maybe thats the vibe we are missing with the modern singers now. A sad lyric doesnt necessarily convert to an emotional connection without the authentic feelings that should have been involved with in the first place
@Barrymanilow- I will never ever stop being a fan. My one wish is that I could sing Could It Be Magic with you. This song got me through my breast cancer treatment. 💕
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Live.....Live!!! C'mon man!! He is doing this live and flawless! People gave this guy way too hard of a time- as a kid I thought he was brilliant! What a performer...
Just saw Barry in his Xmas special from Vegas. I'm in awe of him. He's 80 years old and his voice still sounds clear and fresh and very much like his younger self. Astounding. When he sang a duet with with his 32yr old self from the Midnight Special, I got so choked up and emotional.
I hear this and I am 18 again😢 I used to play this in my dorm room so much my roommate choreographed a dance to it. Sweet memories… and it’s still just as beautiful as it was back then❤
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I had no idea how musically gifted Barry Manilow is. This composition is quite remarkable. I was drawn to his music when I was younger whenever I heard it. I am going to have check out his music a little more closely.
Fell in love for the first time with the little blond-haired girl across the street as a boy in the mid 1970's. This song always makes me think of her. I wonder where she is now.
Barry..This one is one of my all-time favorites as you are playing the prelude in C Minor by Frederic Chopin and then you launch into this so beautiful song that everyone laughs and we get to see you play the piano which is absolutely mesmerizing to me. Barry, 1975 was one of your best years and your voice is fabulous in those early, early years. Loved you then and love you now and Forever~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Your Dancing Queen BB 1965
Barry... The Prelude in C Minor by Frederic Chopin always makes me very mellow and the this beautiful ballad you sing just is the icing on the cake. You look so wonderful back in 1975 and it was one of my favorite years as I had found you the year before. I am only 3 years younger than you so I grew up in the 60's and 70's. Love your hair, your outfit and watching you play the piano. You are just super talented. I can't even list everything that you do so perfectly. I will always follow you, Barry. It is 2024 now and watching you is a dream come true. Love...Betsy Blue-Eyes
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One of the classics of the 20th century. And Chopin would have loved it. Thank you, Barry Manilow. You could have been a great concert pianist - but you chose to give us songs instead. As your grandfather said, in his ?Russian accent - when you were three years old - : “Sing it, Barry, sing it!”
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I remember hearing this song when it came out back in 1975 I was in sixth grade and I had it on 45 RPM and I thought that it was absolutely rapturous. The way it began with the classical piece and slowly built into that incredible crescendo was so much intensity just held so much passion I didn't understand it then but I haven't listened to this song in decades. Listening to it now I finally realize What it was I was hearing, he had compressed the intensity and passion of lovemaking into a 6-minute song. No wonder I was so swept away. It's incredibly powerful without being vulgar. In fact it's just the opposite, It's beautiful.
All i know is I have loved this song since it was released almost 50 years ago in middle school it sounds just as good now as it did then some beautiful music
I bought the 45, same age, and listened to it all summer. I remembered it yesterday, added to Spotify and it was on repeat all day at work. Absolutely beautiful song.
My gosh! Has it been 50 years already???! It seems like only yesterday… the yesterday that’s never left us. Thank you, Barry, for making the world a better place with your music.
This video Barry is one of my favorites again since I began watching it today. I love your voice in this one. The Chopin Prelude in C Minor always pulls me in. You and Adrienne did it so well . Barry, 1975, we were both so young then and I love your hair and sparkly pink sweater. love, Betsy
Es tan hermoso lo que hizo Barry con esta canción, que ya es clásica por mérito propio. La forma que va " in crecendo" es tremendamente envolvente y pasional, que parece que el corazón fuera a estallar. Un genio total! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
I'm soon to be a 56 year-old (in US years:) I LOVE this innocent and sweet pre-empt to one of King Manilow's most iconic songs. I was a teen then, and feel like one when listening to this song.
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I grew up a Rock fan. I always heard Barry but I never really gave him a real listen This song is ROCK!! He was and still is incredible Just saw him at Radio City 4-20-24
Barry...This one always leaves me speechless the way you play the Prelude and then go into this fantastic song. You look so very handsome here in 1975. I found you in 1974 when Mandy hit the radio and I was hooked from there with all the songs over the years. Love your voice as it is so clear and powerful when you want to sing that way. Thanks to you and Adrienne. Love the way your hair is and the way it blows around, but then I am very close to you in age so we grew up together. Love you...........................Betsy Blue-Eyes
I never heard him sing this song, this is my first time!! It's magnificent as expresses how a man feels about someone he's in love with. For him it's like magic.💫💫 That's how great it is 😘
No “auto-tune”, no computerized playback, nothing artificial. Just Real Talent.
Exactly 😊
this guy farted and it sounded good
Also a great songwriter, and the author of some of the best commercial jingles you ever heard. You already know almost all of them
Those were the days❤️
When I hear the beauty, the greatness, and the talent of the music from this generation, compared to absolute trash I saw last night at the 2023 grammys I wanna cry
You and me both!!
@@mr.richard9784 my mailing address is boldly written on my channel
They may be rich but they will never have any talent or class…they will always be trash. Barry is a natural talent.
Zzzzzzz then stop being whining and search for talented artists from nowadays there are plenty they just aren’t mainstream
Totally agree
Watching this amazing performance in 2023 for the first time. If I saw this in 1975 I would be crushing on Barry Manilow! His vocals are pure and the composition is breathtaking.
I agree, he’s amazing 🤩
Beautiful, sensitive, super talented, and an awkward nerd. Reliving my 70s crush on Barry Manilow.❤
Was mine too!! Loved his hair, eyes, voice, talent and his big nose that make him unique for me ❤
Barry is a genius. The Chopin Prelude in C Minor is exceedingly difficult to play. He has layered the richness of the Chopin piece with the smooth originality of his contemporary composition. The result is pure brilliance. I am moved every time I hear this.
@@sensibility1174 I only just realised this is Barry. My whole life has been a 'Take That' lie. I don't undertand how they managed to strip the emotion from the arrangement.
Now I know why I find the song haunting ... I only knew recently that it was Chopin intro ..' I've always adored this song. Especially the Leona Lewis on X Factor UK Version...
It’s easy to play. I played it when I was in high school. The whole piece is amazingly invented. Barry was sweet and humble and this music came out of him.
As a young teenager I played all of Manilow's songs. He and Elton John helped me to love music. Chopin's Prelude is one I can still play from memory at 60 even though I haven't played for years. Barry is a genius at arrangements. He used to do the music arrangements for Bette Midler.
@@nancymcconnell7973 Aw, I’m 60 as well. Who knew I had a twin playing the same music I loved somewhere else. I’m sure you played lots of Mozart, Beethoven as well. 🥰
I'm sorry I never took Barry Manilow seriously. That is an incredible piece of music. A classic.
Me too.
I love the white piano with white pants and pink shirt. Amazing man
Never too late
Deberías avergonzarte
I have always loved him.
6 Years later and your video is still here! Great song!
Saw his show in Las Vegas last week, he did this song as a duet with his young self!! a true artist and talent of our lifetime!
Wonderful to hear that he's still performing, this is such a beautiful song.
@@teijaflink2226 it doesnt get better than this..its his best song in my eyes
You’re so lucky Becky wish I’d been there n but my wife’s a different generation and doesn’t understand my love of his music , I’m a seventies child , she’s an eighties one 😮
@@petrus666love love your name as Im a GIANT ELO fan...but yeah different generations dont always appreciate music that they didnt grow up with.
Would have LOVED to see that!
This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time! I love Barry!
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I saw you in Raleigh a few years back and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen all the Rock greats! Always loved your music and you are such an eloquent, sincere gentleman!
I agree with you ❤
And thank chopin too!
The passion and intensity with which Barry Manilow plays, and sings, this ever so powerful song hits me in the gut, giving me chills and making me cry each and every time. What ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE!! I LOVE 😍 THIS MAN!!!
@Barrymanilow-1😊10m
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The greatest “seduction” love ballad ever! Only Barry Manilow would seek the ghost of Frédéric Chopin to inspire such a haunting yet beautifully sincere song! I get emotional every time I hear it! :’j
The way Barry looks into the camera, it’s like he’s singing only to you, that’s the magic and genius of Barry… well done sir! 😉
2024 anyone?
Im in 2087
He appears to be so nervous about this - expecting it to be rejected by the popular listener. Little did he know how remarkable this song is, and how remarkable he is to fans all over the world for decades to come!
Manilow is a musical genius, and a guilty pleasure, simply because he's so damn good.
And he is a wonderful singer too, with a very special tone.
I never feel guilty about the pleasure Barry brings me. 😉
@@EYE_GOTCHA her name was Lola and ohhhhh Bermuda Triangle is a Totes guilty pleasure. Guilty as charged 😁😘🥳😍
Beautifully said.
@@fraguasrenato Beautiful vibrato.
My late father had a Barry Manilow tape with this song. I got to listen to it for the first time today after twenty years of his passing. Rest in peace Alex Manda.
I don’t mind getting old, but this video affirms for me that we really are at our gorgeous, passionate best when we’re young, aren’t we?
Yes we are the best in our youth so much energy and creativity !! Getting old suck let’s just be honest . 😢 But I make the best of my AARP card 😂😂😂
Beautiful
Well said !
Getting older gives wisdom, and appreciation that most didn't have as our younger selves! That is a different kind of beautiful!
@@BenTrue75 well said.
He so agonizingly slowly takes this song from a 2 or 3 up to an 11, and dramatically back down to 2 or 3 in a heartbeat. Beautiful.
Like having sex?
Genius..so much passion
I always thought his songs were like having sex. Starting slow and building up to a climax, then back to a slow ending. It is pretty common in most of his songs.
@@Peorhum I've recently learned the musical term for it: modulation.
You put that beautifully ❤️
Wow! ....just....wow
This is the kind of music that feeds our soul... it's a shame there aren't composers like that anymore...
Oh my god. He is not auto tuned and he sounds so good. Isn't it amazing? Every time I listen to one of his songs I keep thinking, mmm, this one is my favorite. Then I listen to another one of his songs and I think, no, this one, this one is my favorite. Barry is just awesome and this song is wonderful.
So right!
Amazing talent, this man!!
Tell me about it. The entire live production is example of excellence in live performance, no matter your style of music. It's mind blowing to imagine reproducing the near studio-perfect sound of that song - rock instruments, backing chorus, grand piano, full string orchestra, and lead singer full throat - in a crammed TV studio with the cumbersome audio technology of the day. Pure excellence.
Not only him, all musicians who made hit records in the 60’s 70’s were pure talent with amazing voices
@@Nethanel773 I’m of the opinion musicians were just much better back in those days.
When a piece of music is this amazing and beautiful, you can’t describe it. You just sit back and feel the power of it.
This song has the holding power such as "The first time ever I saw your face"! By Roberta Flack Absolutely Awsome!
Another timeless masterpiece
This was my wedding song in 2008 ❤️
Is your name Melissa?
@@LisaLisa-mx3hq Funny!
Wouldn't find anything remotely as romanticly beautiful in the 2000s or today.
Beautiful choice❤
Still my favorite Manilow song of all.
I just loved him in the 70s, my gosh..handsome, pianist, cool.
...and, sadly, gay.
@@tq644 Sadly?
@@windingroad9678 for the girls? Absolutely
@tq644 oh boy at 16 I got so emotional singing along..."this one will never sell" lol, that voice!!
@windingroad9678 my older sister was in love with him and I gave all kinds of grief for it. I've come to really admire his talent in adulthood.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed. Timeless.
Thank you for being a fan of my works all through these years.
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One of my mother’s favorite songs. She loved Barry. Took me to see him in concert when I was 8.
She passed away in May🥺
My dad took me to see AC/DC....lol
Your Mother had good taste, my condolences.
My condolences. Do you remember the concert?
Am 59. Loved Manilow when this was new. Still do. I am not embarrassed to admit it. I own it….
Also loved AC/DC and Aerosmith, Zeppelin and Skynrd.
My apologies. The same for my mother. Every year she saw Barry and Elvis.
The 70s was a magical era in modern music history. the greatest decade of the music business.
The crazy thing about this performance, is that with 1975 Technology, he actually did it BETTER then the recorded version as it had more passion. Back when 99% of Artists did the American Bandstand lipsync. Not a single missed note, no vocal errors, no missed beats, incredible.
I hear this and I am 14 again. Goosebumps all over again, my first favorite tune from Manilow, as well as a since then LOVE of Chopin.
Yeah-I was same age in ‘75…you don’t hear it anymore unless you own it…not much of a Manilow fan (my sisters were) but it does bring back memories….
Here! Here! From GA, USA. Had the double album with his picture on the vinyl. Would listen for hours and just cry and cry…had no idea about what love was, but felt his music even then.
@@jfromgausa8762 you and me both!
@@timmym9149 Same here. I have many of his albums still...on LP vinyl😁
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This song makes me cry.
A Good Cry is Good for the Soul.
Memories of being 15 and having that first crush
me too
I was 13 when this came out......it was an amazing pieace.
This music is just beautiful ❤
An absolutely beautiful and haunting song
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My mom raised me on Manilow. I was born in 74. I still love it. He's such a master .
Born in 70. My mom did the same with me
I was 12 when I saw this performance. Thought he was the cutest. Kinda fell in love with him. 😊
Could It Be Magic is my favorite Barry song. With all of his hits and records sold, why is this great musician not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
He's in our hearts, more important🙂
I’ve had the pleasure to see Barry Manilow twice in New York City. He was a master performer…
Manilow is brilliant. This piece evokes so much emotion, the composition combined with Barry’s lyrics and gorgeous voice truly make this one of the most beautiful songs of all time. It’s clear that Manilow is passionate and in love with the piano, especially towards the end. To hear his story, of how he was discovered, and to know he never even thought he had a good voice is amazing. His voice is one of Gods gifts to us all, and I’m discovering that he is also truly a prodigy of composition. He took Chopin and remastered it for this song, Amazing. All I can say is BRAVO Barry! Thank you!
We saw Manilow in concert in Nashville this past Fri, Jan 20 2023. My husband & I were brought to tears twice at just the sheer beauty of Manilow and his music. We’ve been to many concerts, and this was our second time to see Manilow. Seeing Manilow this past time was the best concert I’ve ever attended. He was absolutely fantastic. Halfway through, my husband and I realized we were watching a performer who was just a few months short of 80 years old! His music is timeless and Barry moves and sings like a twenty year old. The most moving moment was when he sat at the piano and played “Mandy,” which eventually meshed into “Could it be magic.” Manilow sang beside a video of himself performing Magic just as he began his career. I was moved to tears.
Barry Manilow-if you read this please know that I’m so grateful for the lifetime of beautiful music you’ve given me personally and so many others! God gave you a wonderful gift and I appreciate so much your sharing it!
He is simply magic
Keep on going Barry, I have been a fan of yours going back to the beginning. I am so sorry I have never seen you perform live, but it is wonderful to have videos of you performing. God bless you, and thank you for sharing your talent with the world. You are one of a kind.
To this day, in my opinion, it’s the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard. It absolutely transports me to a spiritual place.
I got to back-up sing for him in San Francisco when he assembled a choir for the song "One Voice." My mom was a greeter at the amplitheater. She was so proud of me back then.
One Voice was an EXCELLENT album!!!
Wow...such a great song. His voice and the voice of the backup singers are awesome. And of course that melody is out of this world.
I love that song!
I always wanted to be a background singer that must have been the thrill of a lifetime if you are a Barry manilow fan. I love Barry but this is my favorite song out of all of them! When I hear it I get goosebumps, chills, and the hair stands up on my arms. I love this version that was live because it's slightly different than the original studio version!
I have loved this song ever since it came out when I was 13. Such a haunting and romantic song. The vocals in the background are amazing, Manilow is a true musical genius!
And the violins.... And Barry's piano playing.... The song is like a dream and Barry is like an angel
That's the perfect way to put it, haunting and romantic, it's so moving...I've always loved this song he really was able to match the emotion (or magic, should I say) in Chopin's prelude somehow...
same same same
Have always loved this. Touches my soul
Imagine telling your girlfriend in 1975, "Hey, I got TV show tickets for tonight, wanna go?" And she's hoping it's for Johnny Carson. But no, you tell her, it's for something called Midnight Special. And she's like, whatever, OK. So you schlep out to Burbank, and file in to the NBC studio. Then, 20 feet from you, is Barry Manilow. 4 backup singers. A string section. An awesome drummer. And other LA studio gig musicians. And then you hear this performance for the first time, washing over you and through you.
What a great story! I hope it’s true 🫠
Great story..love it
He's Beautiful 😍
This live version is perfection that brings me to tears each time. Absolute favorite Manilow song even after all these years.
The Midnight Special brought us many 10/10 live versions. Here's one!
Just showed this to my daughter who is a vocal performance major in college. They have been studying the Chopin prelude and I wanted her to listen to this genius.
It gives me chills ❤
He was so underrated. what a awesome great musician. I remember when I was young his voice used to mesmerize me❤❤
Here is where I got hooked into this song, because the beginning where we get to see your classical pianist talent, I just was spell-bound and just kept playing it. You were only 32 and I WAS 29 and I fell for you music so fast, I couldn't wait until the next song was out. Your voice was so pure in this video. Thank you and Adrieene for sharing this with us. I love to watch you play the piano. It is so fascinating.................Love ya, Barry............Betsy Basile
and here's the part where I couldn't agree with you more it's tough to describe how brilliant this song is launching his career '
I love it! Only problem is that now everytime i play Chopin's 20th prelude, everyone things i'm playing could it be magic. I got really confused when the chords in the song went to a major chord, making it different from the original piece. Chopin would hate this but he is not alive anymore so cant complain :). I also love how when he starts singing, it doesnt change to some 4 chord pop song but stays an interesting well written variated piece of music and how he says its originally from chopin and doesnt claim it to be all his. A truly Humble and amazing musician.
Thanks for your kind, elaborate and informative response. Have a great week.
@@marcjacobs5988 you too :)
I still love it 😀
Brilliant piece. Donna Summer does a fabulous job with it too, but Manilow’s original is deeply moving too.
I played classical piano as a kid, in the 70s. I begged my piano teacher to help me with Chopin's prelude, because of this song.. Hes always an inspiration for a young piano player and music lover.
I was too cool to like Barry Manilow back in the 70’s. I’ve heard this song many times, but only recently really listened to it. After living most of a lifetime of love, loss, laughter and pain this song brings out such deep feelings I didn’t have when I was young. It brings me to tears. The ultimate love song. Barry is incredibly talented.
Totally agree, growing up in the 70’s Mr Manilow was for old people, I guess now I’m old I can see and appreciate what a talented song writer and singer he is. And I always secretly sung along to his songs 🤫
Some people are immortal and should be carved in stone for all eternity.
Barry is one of these people. He has brought so much happiness to so many people..
Imagine how talented he is to take Chopins piece and turn it into the most beautiful love song ever made!
@@heavnnnsent Yes!!!
The kind of song that makes you yearn for the simpler times when songs were sooooo much more beautiful and meaningful.....Wish I can turn back time....The world now ain't much fun to live in anymore....
I’m a dyed in the wool jazz/funk/soul/R&B junkie but 2:32-2:57 is such a stunningly beautiful and shamelessly romantic interlude. No matter what you think of the man, we would all be grateful to have 10% of his musical talent.
Absolutely! Badasses don't have to have a certain look or sound. They are just badasses!
You're so very right!
That interlude is such a dramatic change from the main theme that I have often wondered if it was supposed to indicate the passage of time.
Did you ever hear his '2:00am Paradise Cafe' LP?
WELL SAID MAN--- THE GUY IS A MUSICAL GENIUS AND THIS SONG WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE GREATS
Chopin is my favorite classical composer. I’ve been playing piano since I was seven and have learned to play many pieces by Chopin. I remember when I was learning this piece my piano teacher commented on Barry Manilow’s version and he said that he didn’t like it when pop musicians adapted classical pieces. But I think that Manilow did a great job here and if anything, this song helped bring Chopin’s music to many people who might not otherwise be very familiar with it.
Bugs Bunny done the same thing and we loved it! (Brought classical music to the public)
I always hated fuddy duddy instructors. Mine had a ruler that she'd say our hands with. Toughened me up for when I went into the Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps back in 1980.
It's a masterpiece for a lot of secret lovers all over the world. I love definetly this song. Dear Barry, you are a chief !🥰
Beautiful song. And nobody sings this song like Barry. ❤
Barry was the first artist that moved me. I was 8 years old 1975. And he's one of the few artists that is even better live. Truly genuine and amazing performer.
Same here. I was 7
My cousin took me to his concert in NY when I was about 15.... it was amazing.... I'm a year older than you...born in '67.
@@chordsofgratitude2073 That’s great. I wish I had gone to see him back in the late 70’s early 80’s.
Same age. Just getting back into hearing him. Saw he has a live show and going to look into tickets.
Barry is a very underrated artist.
I remember seeing this show, the piano burst into flames by the end of it….
Barry sure had some chops on vocals and piano. A gifted songwriter too. Thanks for all the music Barry, you're an inspiration man.
indeed...he makes it look as easy as breathing...truly gifted man
He writes the songs that make the whole world sing
Thank you for being a fan of my works all through these years.
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For many years I have loved this Chopin Prelude and was interested to see Barry Manilow's interpretation, which is actually rather sexy. I thought it sad when he said "It's the Chopin Prelude No. 22 - if anybody cares" - well I care, Barry, and you did a great job. He was a rather unusual looking man when he was this age.
He looks more unusual now, with all of his surgeries.
Sexy indeed. And it was the unusual look that captivated me: prominent nose, big sloe eyes, ever so slight lisp, and that hair! Yum. His voice like a Siren, it charmed me entirely. And yes, Barry, we care about Chopin. He says C minor, but this particular prelude was No. 20.
I loved this song as a kid and Jump Shout Knock yourself out (whatever the name of that was lol. Boogie woogie something) I had a little crush on Barry, I liked his face and his eyes 😍
I'd be proud. I *am* proud. I think that the "if anybody cares" bit is likely related to the producers of this show discouraging Barry from even mentioning Chopin.
I found him very attractive when he was younger, not conveniently good looking but he definitely had that something but I don't go for 'handsome' men anyway, too boring and uninteresting.
you can see the melancholy in his eyes and reflects further on the way he sings it. Maybe thats the vibe we are missing with the modern singers now. A sad lyric doesnt necessarily convert to an emotional connection without the authentic feelings that should have been involved with in the first place
I've always wanted to know who inspired this song, truly...
Yep. He was a cutie! 😊
Back when music was real music
The melody is hauntingly beautiful! One of my favorites! Magic!
@Barrymanilow- I will never ever stop being a fan. My one wish is that I could sing Could It Be Magic with you. This song got me through my breast cancer treatment. 💕
"...lady take me, high upon a hillside, high up where the stallions meet the sun!" ❤ Incredible lyrics! Love Barry!
One of his best compositions! The melody the lyrics and of course the drama of using Chopin! Barry the Genius!
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Live.....Live!!! C'mon man!! He is doing this live and flawless! People gave this guy way too hard of a time- as a kid I thought he was brilliant! What a performer...
Just saw Barry in his Xmas special from Vegas. I'm in awe of him. He's 80 years old and his voice still sounds clear and fresh and very much like his younger self. Astounding. When he sang a duet with with his 32yr old self from the Midnight Special, I got so choked up and emotional.
I hear this and I am 18 again😢 I used to play this in my dorm room so much my roommate choreographed a dance to it. Sweet memories… and it’s still just as beautiful as it was back then❤
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This is high quality music. Nobody does it nowadays.
I had no idea how musically gifted Barry Manilow is. This composition is quite remarkable. I was drawn to his music when I was younger whenever I heard it. I am going to have check out his music a little more closely.
Barry is very gifted, and humble. Sadly his early albums weren't recorded the best - making such live performances of the time all the more treasured.
This song alone describes why Barry Manilow had so much rizz💕 His voice and music could make you feel like you are taking a journey to heaven.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Amazing talent.
Holy crap. This gave me chills, for real.
I loved this song as a teen and appreciate it now. He sings with passion….
Fell in love for the first time with the little blond-haired girl across the street as a boy in the mid 1970's. This song always makes me think of her. I wonder where she is now.
Barry..This one is one of my all-time favorites as you are playing the prelude in C Minor by Frederic Chopin and then you launch into this so beautiful song that everyone laughs and we get to see you play the piano which is absolutely mesmerizing to me. Barry, 1975 was one of your best years and your voice is fabulous in those early, early years. Loved you then and love you now and Forever~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Your Dancing Queen BB 1965
Pretty goddamn remarkable.
Barry... The Prelude in C Minor by Frederic Chopin always makes me very mellow and the this beautiful ballad you sing just is the icing on the cake. You look so wonderful back in 1975 and it was one of my favorite years as I had found you the year before. I am only 3 years younger than you so I grew up in the 60's and 70's. Love your hair, your outfit and watching you play the piano. You are just super talented. I can't even list everything that you do so perfectly. I will always follow you, Barry. It is 2024 now and watching you is a dream come true. Love...Betsy Blue-Eyes
He is so humble! He was inspired by Chopin, but create a complete new melody. And he almost seems to apologise for this.
I really, really miss the 70's.... ( Class of '78 )..... Nothing more than a distant memory... But every now and then I see a reflection.... 💔
Most beautiful song Barry is a genius..
Oh my Gosh-- so young; I graduated HS in 1973. I loved his music then and now i am 66 and I love it now! One of the greatest!
He was from my generation and the older I get the more I appreciate him. Love him !!! ❤️❤️❤️
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One of the classics of the 20th century. And Chopin would have loved it.
Thank you, Barry Manilow. You could have been a great concert pianist - but you chose to give us songs instead.
As your grandfather said, in his ?Russian accent - when you were three years old - : “Sing it, Barry, sing it!”
Omg i have the chills hearing him sing and play piano
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I remember hearing this song when it came out back in 1975 I was in sixth grade and I had it on 45 RPM and I thought that it was absolutely rapturous. The way it began with the classical piece and slowly built into that incredible crescendo was so much intensity just held so much passion I didn't understand it then but I haven't listened to this song in decades. Listening to it now I finally realize What it was I was hearing, he had compressed the intensity and passion of lovemaking into a 6-minute song. No wonder I was so swept away. It's incredibly powerful without being vulgar. In fact it's just the opposite, It's beautiful.
All i know is I have loved this song since it was released almost 50 years ago in middle school it sounds just as good now as it did then some beautiful music
My absolute favorite 💓
I bought the 45, same age, and listened to it all summer. I remembered it yesterday, added to Spotify and it was on repeat all day at work. Absolutely beautiful song.
My gosh! Has it been 50 years already???! It seems like only yesterday… the yesterday that’s never left us. Thank you, Barry, for making the world a better place with your music.
This video Barry is one of my favorites again since I began watching it today. I love your voice in this one. The Chopin Prelude in C Minor always pulls me in. You and Adrienne did it so well . Barry, 1975, we were both so young then and I love your hair and sparkly pink sweater. love, Betsy
Hes Nothing Short of a Musical Genius
Es tan hermoso lo que hizo Barry con esta canción, que ya es clásica por mérito propio. La forma que va " in crecendo" es tremendamente envolvente y pasional, que parece que el corazón fuera a estallar.
Un genio total! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
He seemed so shy and unsure of himself- those days are long gone!
I'm soon to be a 56 year-old (in US years:)
I LOVE this innocent and sweet pre-empt to one of King Manilow's most iconic songs.
I was a teen then, and feel like one when listening to this song.
I feel like the audience sat there for a second at the end stunned from what they just beheld!
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What a masterpiece!
I grew up a Rock fan. I always heard Barry but I never really gave him a real listen
This song is ROCK!!
He was and still is incredible
Just saw him at Radio City 4-20-24
Me too! He was great at Radio City
Barry...This one always leaves me speechless the way you play the Prelude and then go into this fantastic song. You look so very handsome here in 1975. I found you in 1974 when Mandy hit the radio and I was hooked from there with all the songs over the years. Love your voice as it is so clear and powerful when you want to sing that way. Thanks to you and Adrienne. Love the way your hair is and the way it blows around, but then I am very close to you in age so we grew up together. Love you...........................Betsy Blue-Eyes
To me, this is his greatest work out of all of his music !! It reaches deep down into the heart and tells of a love so powerful !! Truly captivating!!
I love this man's voice. Seeing him next month
A beautiful love song for the ages: definitely pure magic 🤗❤️👏!
The Barry Manilow formula is irresistible to serious listeners.
I never heard him sing this song, this is my first time!! It's magnificent as expresses how a man feels about someone he's in love with. For him it's like magic.💫💫 That's how great it is 😘
He was madly in love with Melissa Manchester. I don't know what happen between them.